Arthur Randal Peugh was an unclaimed individual whose body was discovered on April 3, 2013, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On that day, witnesses reported a distressing scene where they observed Mr. Peugh experiencing a convulsion and subsequently collapsing to the ground. Despite the swift response from both the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD), efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, resulting in his untimely passing.
The unfortunate circumstances surrounding Mr. Peugh's death were handled by the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Central District. This agency, located at 921 N.E. 23rd Street in Oklahoma City, was responsible for the official examination and documentation related to his case. The office can be contacted via their phone number at 405-239-7141 for any inquiries regarding such cases. The official record of this case falls under the agency case number 1301452, with the Namus ID designated as UCP458.
Despite the efforts to understand and document Mr. Peugh's final moments, he remains an unclaimed person. His case highlights the often unseen and underreported issues associated with unclaimed individuals—people who pass away without immediate family or acquaintances to claim their remains or provide them a burial. This case remains an example of the crucial public service performed by medical examiners, striving to maintain dignity and respect for all individuals, even in their death.
Date Found: 04/03/2013
